Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dental Specialist Salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont

The median dental specialist earns $279,820 a year in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro, with most between $131,730 and $354,440.

25th percentile

$131,730

Entry / lower range

Median

$279,820

The typical pay

75th percentile

$354,440

Experienced / upper range

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont runs about 21% above the California median. Versus the national median, it's about 24% above average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dental specialists. Many dental specialists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dental Specialist salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont: FAQ

What is the average dental specialist salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?

The median dental specialist salary in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area is about $279,820, with most earning between $131,730 and $354,440 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont higher or lower than the rest of California?

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont runs about 21% above the California state median for dental specialists.

How does San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dental specialist pay in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont is about 24% above average.

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